Day: July 29, 2020

British PM forced to defend India travel ban timing over Delta variant in Parliament

UK’s Boris Johnson seeks tough spokesperson for TV briefings

11:58 pm July 29, 2020

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is looking for a spokesperson with broadcasting experience — and a thick skin — to become the government’s face at televised media briefings. The government placed a job ad Wednesday on the governing Conservative Party’s website seeking applicants with news judgment, the ability to remain calm under pressure and “excellent risk […]

Doctor who was mastermind in over 50 murder cases arrested in Delhi

11:55 pm July 29, 2020

New Delhi: An Ayurvedic doctor who was allegedly a mastermind in over 50 murder cases of truck and taxi drivers across the city and neighbouring states was arrested from Baprola area where he was living after jumping parole in January, police said on Wednesday. Citing previous media reports, the police claimed he may have been involved in […]

Andhra Pradesh govt ends pact for airport in Nellore district

11:49 pm July 29, 2020

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday terminated the concession agreement signed with SCL-Turbo consortium for building a no-frills airport at Dagadarthi in Sri Potti Sriramulu (SPS) Nellore district. The agreement was terminated as the project could not be implemented as the consortium failed to achieve financial closure even though over two years have elapsed since […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

US names new Arctic envoy in push to expand reach in region

11:42 pm July 29, 2020

Washington: The Trump administration on Wednesday named a special envoy for the Arctic, filling a post that had been vacant for more than three years as the administration seeks a greater role in the region and tries to blunt growing Russian and Chinese influence there. The State Department’s appointment of veteran career diplomat Jim DeHart […]

Hong Kong not allowing flights from India; discussions on with Kuwait on bilateral air bubble: Govt

11:37 pm July 29, 2020

New Delhi: Hong Kong is not allowing flights from India and the Centre is in discussions with the Kuwait government to establish a bilateral air bubble, said the Civil Aviation Ministry on Wednesday. Earlier this month, India had formed bilateral air bubbles with countries such as the UAE, the US, Germany and France. Under the […]

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